The Study of Skeletal Muscle Blood Flow in Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2018-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This pilot study tests the hypothesis that the medication nitric oxide extract from beetroot
juice improves blood flow to the skeletal muscle during exercise. The investigators will use
cutting edge technology with contrast enhanced ultrasound to visualize the microvascular
blood supply to the forearm. Animal studies have shown reversal of muscle damage with
improved delivery of blood to the exercising muscle. This research aims to understand the
mechanism of action of this medication in a way it has never been studied before. The results
may help benefit individuals with muscular Dystrophy in the future.